Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduced in Oireachtas (data.oireachtas.ie)

• Requires Coimisiún na Meán members to disclose and divest interests in media providers; implements EU European Media Freedom Act.
• Transfers RTÉ audit to Comptroller and Auditor General; mandates remuneration transparency.
• Establishes audience councils and public service content schemes; defines under-served audiences.

"The Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026 was published, amending the Broadcasting Act 2009 and the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993. Key provisions include requiring Coimisiún na Meán members to disclose and divest interests in media providers, implementing the EU European Media Freedom Act, transferring RTÉ audit responsibility to the Comptroller and Auditor General, increasing transparency on remuneration, and establishing audience councils and public service content schemes."